Galeazzi fracture-dislocation

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

FOOSH

Patient Data

Age: 90 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Tranverse distal radius fracture with complete dorsal displacement and significant shortening. Dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint with marked positive ulnar variance. Displaced ulnar styloid fracture.

Case Discussion

Typical features of a severe Galeazzi fracture-dislocation in an elderly patient.

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